King Wu of Chu
King Wu of Chu (Chinese: 楚武王, died 690 BC) was the first king of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was the second son of Xiao'ao, and brother of former ruler Fenmao whom he is rumored to have murdered in 740 BC in order to usurp the throne.[A] He was also the first ruler among Zhou's vassal states to style himself "king"; Chu was one of a few states where local rulers declared themselves kings during the Spring and Autumn period. Other states include Wu and Yue.
| Xiong Che | |||||||||
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| King of Chu | |||||||||
| King of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 704–690 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | New title | ||||||||
| Successor | King Wen | ||||||||
| Viscount of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 740–704 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Fenmao | ||||||||
| Successor | Crowned as the king | ||||||||
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